Key Takeaways

  • The newly announced “Cyber Strategy for America” (Cyber Strategy) marks an expansion and tonal shift from the previous National Cybersecurity Strategy, emphasizing a proactive stance against foreign adversaries and cybercrime through offensive operations and enhanced collaboration with the private sector.
  • While the Cyber Strategy does not impose direct obligations on businesses, it signals an increasing market of government contracts for commercial cybersecurity firms, including via the recent appropriation of $1 billion from the One Big Beautiful Bill.
  • The administration aims to simplify cyber regulations, potentially impacting compliance frameworks.

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As we ring in the new year, we want to make you aware of key issues that we expect lawmakers and regulators to focus on this year. Below are the top U.S. data, privacy, and cybersecurity issues to watch out for in 2026:Continue Reading 2026 Year in Preview: U.S. Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Prediction

As of January 17, 2025, financial entities and their critical information and communication technology (ICT) service providers need to comply with the new cybersecurity requirements in the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). DORA introduces significant operational and ICT security requirements for a wide range of financial market participants, including banks, insurers, trading platforms, as well as for their ICT service providers.Continue Reading New EU Cyber Resilience Requirements for Financial Sector Enter into Force

With Inauguration Day just around the corner, we are likely to see a host of new legislative and enforcement initiatives at the federal level. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will shift certain priorities under incoming Chairman Andrew Ferguson’s direction. And at the state level, legislatures and state attorneys general (state AGs) will continue to be active, enacting and enforcing a slate of new laws. As we ring in the new year, companies should be mindful of the new laws, regulations, and enforcement priorities that will likely impact them. Below are the top 10 U.S. privacy, cybersecurity, and consumer protection developments to watch out for in 2025:Continue Reading New Year, New Developments: 2025 U.S. Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Consumer Protection Predictions

UPDATED: November 20, 2024

On November 20, 2024, the European Union officially published the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), which introduces cybersecurity obligations for internet-connected hardware and software products offered in the EU (such as wearables). The CRA will enter into force on December 10, 2024 and companies have until September 11, 2026 to comply with the first wave of obligations.Continue Reading New EU Cybersecurity Obligations for Connected Devices: What You Need to Know

As cyberattacks become more sophisticated, cybersecurity remains a top concern for regulators, consumers, business partners, and investors. Weak security can cause substantial harm to a company and lead to litigation, reputational damage, and hefty fines. Against that background, the EU is introducing stricter regulations that require robust cyber resilience, mandate board oversight on cybersecurity strategy, and hold board members personally liable for weak security practices.Continue Reading Cybersecurity: A Critical Element in Your 2025 Business Forecast